Primer Type Versus Powder Type Study, Test I:
30-06 Springfield: 58.0-grains A4350, Sierra 168-grain MatchKing, 3.25-inch OAL, Test Barrel

Primer
Type

Manufacture
Date

Peak Chamber
Pressure (PSI)

Muzzle
Velocity (fps)

Energy to Pressure
Ratio (fps2/PSI)

WLRM

1995

63,900

2951

136

WLR

1995

61,600

2926

139

Alcan LRM

1970s

60,900

2906

139

215

1995

59,400

2908

142

350

1992

59,400

2905

142

210

1995

59,000

2901

143

Alcan LR

1970s

58,900

2925

145

9½M

1995

58,900

2896

142

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